COCOTherm addresses the challenges of monitoring wildlife overpasses as part of the I -90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project. The wildlife monitoring program for this project involves 15 networked…
Recent advancements in manufacturing have a growing demand for fast, automatic prototyping (i.e. assembly and disassembly) capabilities to meet users’ needs. This paper studies automatic rap…
Senior people living at home or in senior apartments face many challenges, such as the need of at-home incident detection, notification, and assistance; being unable to take correct medicati…
Amphibious robots hold significant promise in scientific, commercial, and military applications, particularly in environments that are hazardous for humans. In this research, a modular amphi…
Cancer is characterized by abnormal cell growth and is a leading cause of death worldwide. Traditional treatment options include surgery and chemotherapy, but the treatment success rate rema…
In 2017 MIT introduced a patent for a revolutionary type of propeller. Later, in the beginning of 2023, champions for the new technology arose praising the benefits of reduced drag and incre…
Coral reefs, containing over 25% of marine species, are vital ecosystems that support a diverse array of life and provide crucial resources for sustenance, supplying food for over 1 billion…
Sulfamethoxazole is a veterinary pharmaceutical that has been implemented into animal feed to improve chick growth, animal health, and meat production. However, sulfamethoxazole can’t be ful…
Neutron reflectometry is a technique for studying the structure of thin films. Thin films are layers of materials that simulate systems with only the processes a scientist is interested in.…
The application of electrical energy and induction of changes to refractive indices of different mediums could drastically impact the development of modern optical science. To explore the pr…
Many water sources, including drinking water, contain microplastics and oil. Both contaminants are harmful to us and the environment, yet current removal methods are inefficient, expensive,…
This research project will discuss the extent to which Demodex Folliculorum and Demodex Brevis, microscopic face mites, have a significant role in acne vulgaris in teenagers. Acne vulgaris i…
While only 1% of the human genome codes for proteins, the other 99% is not junk. Non -coding RNAs are an important factor in cellular function, controlling the transcription of genes, degrad…
Eye irritation tests are conducted to determine the toxicity of chemicals in eye products that may be potentially harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. However, many ocular irrita…
With 29,000 people aged 65 years or older living with Alzheimer’s disease in Hawai‘i, finding non-invasive, culturally tailored (CT) interventions to improve quality of life is crucial. This…
Red tides are a significant issue along the coasts of several countries around the world. These red tides consist of algae that grow at an expedited rate, resulting in many issues for the su…
Purpose: Oxidative stress is caused by redox dysregulation between free radicals and antioxidants, damaging cellular components. This phenomenon has been implicated in the pathophysiology of…
Effective communication is crucial for navigating life, and speech -sound development plays a pivotal role in establishing communication skills. Communication disorders, affecting 5-10% of a…
Despite Parkinson’s disease and diabetes being leading causes of death worldwide, there are still issues finding affordable treatments (Associated Press, 2022). The purpose of this experimen…
Cellular regeneration is a primary process necessary for the reconstruction of impaired tissue following an injury. In contrast to acute wounds, chronic wounds are characterized by prolonged…
The development of multi -drug resistant strains of bacteria is a complex issue in which human mortality rates caused by increasingly untreatable infections is a single facet of a larger pro…
This investigation sought to determine the influence of pectins on the copper ion concentration in a copper sulfate solution, focusing on how pectins affect the copper concentration when all…
A subconcussive head impact is defined as a blow to the head that does not cause noticeable clinical signs or symptoms of concussion. Such events carry a latent potential for neurological da…
Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by the destruction of the exocrine parenchyma and progressive fibrosis. TGF-beta is a cytokine that has many important functions within the pancreas, in…
The ocean can serve as a massive drinking water source. Common methods of seawater desalination tend to be cost and energy intensive. Electrodialysis is a low -cost and energy -efficient des…
The intestines are a crucial part of the digestive system, aiding in digestion and nutrient absorption. They feature a columnar barrier of intestinal epithelial cells, called the intestinal…
ADHD affects millions globally, with symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity significantly impacting quality of life. Despite this, current treatment medications can have substantial sid…
Plants make up over 80% of the Earth's biomass. Monitoring their health status is important to understand environmental changes as well as an extremely useful tool in the world of agricultur…
This project is designed to test various electrolytic cells under different environmental conditions to test their efficiencies. An electrolytic cell proposes an alternative to nonrenewable…
The CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) measures an individual's health vulnerability based on their geographic location and environment. Previous studies have linked SVI at the time of d…